2020-2021 Executive Board
The RUAIR Executive Board is composed of student leaders elected to direct the organization and enhance member experience. If you have any questions about the club, the Model UN Team, or any other inquiries, please feel free to contact the Executive Board at Rutgers.United.Nations@gmail.com
President - Evan Whitwam, SEBS Class of 2022
The President is the Senior Co-Leader of RUAIR and co-heads the Department of Executive (, Internal, and External Affairs). The President set's the broader agenda for the club. The Department is charged with the administration of the club, including oversight and inter-department mediation, as well as communications with outside organizations, school departments, etc.
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Evan is a junior double majoring in both landscape architecture and urban design. Evan Whitwam is RUAIR’s President for 2020-2021 school year. Evan was born in Hong Kong and raised in the city of Shanghai and attended Western International School of Shanghai for high school. From there Evan attended multiple international Model UN conferences. To continue his love for Model UN, Evan joined RUAIR as a freshman and rose up the ranks to become club president.
Fun MUN Moment: Had a lady with blood cover the walls of the hotel hallway during a conference. His Agenda: Reform, and engagement. Evan hopes the club can grow to new heights while still fostering a strong and fun RUAIR family. |
Vice President- Derek Lin, SEBS Class of 2023
The Vice President is the Junior Co-Leader of RUAIR and co-heads the Department of Executive (, Internal, and External Affairs). The VP serves to execute the President's Agenda, and aids in the administration of the club, including oversight and inter-department mediation, as well as communications with outside organizations, school departments, etc.
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Majoring in Biology (possibly double majoring in Public Health), Derek is a sophomore in SEBs currently on the premed track and is RUAIR's Vice President for the 2020-2021 school year. Raised in Bergen County, Derek would go to the Bergen County Academies for high school where he would be introduced to Model UN. Having been a delegate for BCA for four years as well as participating in AMUN as a chair and later USG of Crisis, Derek joined RUAIR as a freshman and found his home here. When he's not doing things related to MUN, Derek's enjoys playing various GS games from Paradox Interactive, watching cartoons, and pretending to be productive at school. He is also an Eagle Scout and an EMT for his local town.
Fun MUN Moment: Derek says his favorite MUN moment was the look on Steven's face when he got deposed as President of Catalonia during tryouts in a coup d'etat disguised as a "medical emergency". His Agenda: Running on a platform of Democracy, Reform, and Community Derek hopes to help bring a new age for RUAIR based on those three points. His planned major projects for this year include a constitutional revision, reviving International Relations forum, and social events for our RUAIR faMUNly. |
Head Delegate- Adam Jenski, SAS Class of 2023
The Head Delegates serve as co-Captains of our Model UN Team. They are responsible for the training, discipline on trips, coaching, and cohesion for our delegations during trips. While the dynamic between our head delegates may change from year to year, they will always been taking steps to improve our club's skills and also the fun we have at MUN.
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Adam Jenski is a sophomore majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Japanese, hoping to utilize his STEM education in issues concerning global public health. Adam is one of Ruair Head delegates for the 2020-2021 academic year. Adam started his college Model United Nations journey with no prior experience and hopes to encourage growth in members with a similar background. In his free time, Adam enjoys reading and learning about different cultures.
Fun MUN moment: Used tabloids to expose a circle of adultery in Hollywood actors. Agenda: Develop tailored curriculums for both experienced and new delegates. |
Head Delegate – Robert Gao, SAS Class of 2023
The Head Delegates serve as co-Captains of our Model UN Team. They are responsible for the training, discipline on trips, coaching, and cohesion for our delegations during trips. While the dynamic between our head delegates may change from year to year, they will always been taking steps to improve our club's skills and also the fun we have at MUN.
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Robert is a sophomore majoring in computer science and economics and is serving as Head Delegate for the 2020-2021 school year. Robert is originally from Maryland and was introduced to MUN in his freshman year of high school. From then on, he has been enamored by MUN, competing in high level conferences and winning a number of awards along the way. Wanting to continue MUN in college, Robert joined RUAIR during his freshman year.
Fun MUN Moment: Created a “The Bachelor” parody featuring members of congress. His Agenda: Growing and nurturing the competitive spirit RUAIR while keeping the club friendly and inviting. |
Director of Communications – Fayrouz Hadi, SAS Class of 2022
The Director of Communications is our Club's Secretary. Leading the Department of Communications (and Information), the Director of Communications is responsible for our social media presence, this website, records keeping, archiving and history for our club. Our DoCs are the EBoard's primary messenger, and you can be sure to hear a lot from them!
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Fayrouz is a junior majoring in Political Science with a concentration in quantitative methods and critical intelligence. After being an active member during her sophomore year, Fayrouz is honored to serve as the club's Director of Communications and Information for 2020-2021 academic year. Fayrouz participated in numerous study programs abroad prior to joining the RU family which increased her interest in international relations and cultural diversity. During her spare time, Fayrouz enjoys learning new languages, finding ways to mathematize politics (100% of the time absurd), and reading legal blogs.
Fun MUN moment: First ever tryout, playing the role of the Minister of Justice in a simulated 2017 Catalan independence referendum with absolutely no idea what was going on. Her Agenda: Fayrouz aspires to build up a strong communication network at both internal and external levels and expand club engagement through constant updates and diverse recruitment. |
Director of Logistics – Marybeth Illoh, SAS Class of 2023
The Director of Logistics is our Club's primary event planner and coordinator. Leading the Department of Logistics (and Events Planning), the Director of Logistics is responsible for making sure all of our planned events and activities go smoothly and efficiently. Our DoL is sure to make sure all the moving parts are going as scheduled, and also keep track of service hours.
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Marybeth is a sophomore double majoring in Criminal Justice and Political Science.
Marybeth was first introduced to Model UN through the GetInvolved page in her freshman year, it took just one meeting to make her fall in love. Marybeth is delighted to serve as the Director of Events Planning and Logistics for the 2020-2021 academic year. In her spare time, she loves to watch crime documentaries and read. Marybeth is enamored by the exceptional benefits of Model UN; such as public speaking, negotiation, team work and delegation to name but a few. Fun MUN moment: Tryouts during spring 2020, having to play the role of the Secretary of Government in the fight for the autonomy of Catalonia from the Spanish government. Her Agenda: To ensure that all conferences and RUAIR events will be smooth and successful, to create a welcoming and friendly environment on each trip we embark on as not just a team but also as a family. |
Director of Treasury – Steven Ferrales, SAS Class of 2022
The Director of Treasury is our club's primary Treasurer, and heads the Department of Treasury (and Budget). Keeping a collected, organized budget and presenting the best possible appeal for funds to RUSA Allocations is their primary task, but when that doesn't work they'll be sure to organize fundraising efforts to gather more than enough money for our club!
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Steven Ferrales is a junior double majoring in political science and philosophy. Fairly active within the Eagleton Institute of Politics, Steven interns at both the Center for Youth Political Participation and the Center for Public Interest Polling. Steven has been involved in Model U.N. since his freshman year of high school. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, Steven values the importance of engaging with international cultures. Steven is heavily involved in the LGBT community on campus, the Pre-Law program, and sits on the Office of Student Conduct's University Hearing Board. In his spare time, he can be found running down College Avenue or reading philosophy pieces at Starbucks. After graduation, he hopes to enter law school with the hope of practicing immigration law.
Fun MUN moment: Steven says one of his favorite moments was orchestrating Brexit during the 2019 fall tryouts. His Agenda: Steven was elected on a platform of fiscal responsibility and seeks to increase RUAIR's operating budget by expanding the club's network of partnerships, donors, and endorsements, while creating new fundraisers. |